vulnerability — the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- His vulnerability showed when he cried watching a cartoon about talking vegetables.
- The company's cybersecurity team discovered multiple vulnerabilities in their system.
- She admitted her vulnerability to chocolate cake was her greatest weakness.
vulnerability
NOUN[/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/]
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
The old castle wall's crumbling section reveals its vulnerability to invaders.
True ability grows from vulnerability and responsibility
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'vulnerare' (to wound), which stems from the root 'vulnus' meaning wound or injury. The term evolved to denote a state of being susceptible to harm or damage.
Breakdown
vulner- (wound, from Latin vulnus) + -ability (quality or state of being), literally meaning the quality of being able to be wounded or harmed.
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📝Examples
“His vulnerability showed when he cried watching a cartoon about talking vegetables.”
“The company's cybersecurity team discovered multiple vulnerabilities in their system.”
“She admitted her vulnerability to chocolate cake was her greatest weakness.”
“The research highlighted the vulnerability of coastal cities to climate change.”
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